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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGreen-Space
/ˈɡriːn speɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An area of land, especially in a city, that is covered with grass, trees, or other vegetation.
"The city park serves as a vital green-space for residents to enjoy nature." - 2
A designated area for recreational activities, often featuring gardens, playgrounds, or open fields.
"The new development includes a green-space for community gatherings and events."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'green-space' combines the adjective 'green', derived from Old English 'grēne', meaning 'of the color of growing grass', and 'space', from Latin 'spatium', meaning 'room or area'. The concept evolved in the late 20th century to refer to urban areas that incorporate vegetation.
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espace vert
Transliteration: espaʃ vɛʁ
"Le parc de la ville sert d'espace vert pour les habitants."
Grünfläche
Transliteration: ɡʁyːnˌflɛçə
"Die neue Wohnanlage hat eine große Grünfläche."
spazio verde
Transliteration: ˈspatt͡sjo ˈverde
"Il nuovo parco offre uno spazio verde per le famiglie."
espacio verde
Transliteration: esˈpasjo ˈβeɾðe
"El parque es un espacio verde esencial para la comunidad."
espaço verde
Transliteration: isˈpasu ˈveʁdʒi
"O novo projeto inclui um espaço verde para lazer."
हरित क्षेत्र
Transliteration: harit kṣetra
"शहर का पार्क एक महत्वपूर्ण हरित क्षेत्र है।"
绿地
Transliteration: lǜ dì
"城市公园是一个重要的绿地。"
녹지 공간
Transliteration: nokji gonggan
"도시 공원은 주민들에게 중요한 녹지 공간입니다."
緑地
Transliteration: ryokuchi
"公園は地域にとって重要な緑地です。"
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